Before & After Treatment

Before Your Treatment

• Feeling unsure about how to get started? Come in for a consultation! This gives us time to discuss your goals, answer all your questions, and provide you with a full breakdown of what to expect.

• Plan ahead! No matter the treatment, the best results are never immediate. Make sure you plan your appointment in advance of any events so we can have you looking your best when they come around.

• Hydrate and have a snack. Nothing is worse than arriving at your appointment and feeling woozy in the chair. Any treatment we perform in the clinic will always go more smoothly when your body is well taken care of.

• Get your workout in before you come in. Most treatments we perform require 24 hours of downtime. If you don't want to take an off day, get your workout in before you show up!

• To help prevent bruising, try to avoid alcohol and other blood-thinning medications (unless medically necessary). These include Advil, aspirin, and some supplements such as fish oil, garlic, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, and ginseng.

• Arrive with clean skin. This is important not only because it helps prevent infection, but also because makeup can be deceiving! Coming makeup-free allows me to fully assess your face and give you my best advice.

After Your Treatment

While we will go over personalized aftercare at your appointment, here are some common things to expect after your treatment:

• Swelling and bruising are normal. The risk and severity vary by treatment, but it's important to prepare for some degree of swelling and bruising with any treatment. For most patients, this resolves within 3–5 days.

• Avoid activities that will make you sweat for 24 hours. This includes strenuous exercise and exposure to high temperatures, such as saunas, hot tubs, and sunbathing.

• Try not to touch the treated area. It's important to allow your treatment to settle exactly as we injected it. Avoid rubbing or putting pressure on the area, wearing tight-fitting hats, or receiving other treatments such as facials or massages immediately after your treatment.

• If something doesn't feel right, contact me. You're my eyes at home! If you experience excessive pain, swelling, or discoloration of the skin, contact me or the clinic right away.